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This is notable because AMD has held the second-place spot for processors for quite a long time now, always falling behind Intel despite tremendous effort on the AMD’s part. What makes the AMD Ryzen 3000 so special is that its specs could put the company ahead of Intel—and in some cases, demolish previous record-setting benchmarks. If you start to dig into the exact whys and hows of this, you’ll quickly find yourself in the weeds with technical jargon and terminology....

It has been rewritten so that it can run not only on desktops and laptops, but also on tablet PCs in a much more intuitive way than before. We previously wrote how Windows 7 would be very different from Windows XP and could take some time for new users to become acclimated. Well, Windows 8 is an even bigger change. For most people, the change was too big of a shock....

In fact, a Google study found that 53 percent of people leave sites that fail to load in three seconds or less, which leads to high bounce rates and decreased revenues. To deal with these issues, Google created the Accelerated Mobile Pages (AMP). Not only does AMP accelerate your site’s loading time, but it also helps you design a compelling site, thrilling mobile experience, and increase in average click-through rate (CTR)....

This includes conhost.exe, a system process that will appear any time you open a command prompt window. But what is conhost.exe exactly? And is it safe to leave this process running on your PC? This guide will explain everything you need to know about conhost.exe, including how to spot a fake system process. What is Conhost.exe? The conhost.exe process, also known as the Console Window Host process, originated in Windows XP as a way for the command prompt (cmd....

Ultimately, the purpose of every generation of Superfetch has been the same: to increase the performance of Windows by preloading apps you frequently use into RAM before you need to use them. But what is Superfetch? How Does Superfetch (Sysmain) Work? In the latest versions of Windows 10, the Superfetch service now shows up under the name SysMain. In the Task Manager, it shows up as Service Host: SysMain. If you’re running an older version of Windows 10 or any version of Windows 7 or 8, this will show up in the Task Manager as Service Host: Superfetch....

The answer to this is complicated, but once you understand the purpose of Vsync you’ll know when to switch it on or leave it off. What Is Vsync? The first thing you need to know is that your monitor can show a certain number of discrete images every second. This is known as the refresh rate, which is how many times the monitor can completely refresh the image on-screen with something new....

Depending on the security measures you have set up, resetting your WhatsApp PIN is relatively pain-free. In this article, we’ll cover what to do if you forget your WhatsApp password. Reset WhatsApp Two-Step Verification PIN Two-step verification is one of the new features that WhatsApp has added to improve user security. This is a welcome feature for any social networking app as it helps to reduce the chance that another user will steal your identity....

System processes like dwm.exe are common and integral parts of the Windows operating system. Dwm.exe, in particular, helps to create a graphical user interface for Windows, but it can sometimes cause high CPU usage. If that’s the case, here’s what you’ll need to do to fix the problem. What Is Dwm.exe? The dwm.exe (Desktop Window Manager) process is an important system process with responsibility for your graphical user interface. In particular, it helps to generate visual effects, such as transparent windows and taskbar thumbnails, that you’ll see when you’re using Windows....

The freezing problem is a complicated one. Any issue can cause Windows to freeze, and it can be incredibly frustrating when you don’t get an error message to help you understand why it’s happening. That said, you can prevent the majority of Windows 10 freezes through regular maintenance. You don’t need any technical know-how. We’ll guide you through nine troubleshooting tasks, using solutions that have always worked for us....

In this article, we’ll discuss the major differences between the two operating system editions and cover which one you should purchase. What’s the Difference Between Windows 11 Home and Pro? Almost every Windows operating system has come in two (or more) versions, with the main ones being Home and Professional (or Pro). These two versions of Windows exist because they target different kinds of users with distinct feature sets. To put it simply, the Home version is targeted toward general users and contains all of the features that the average Windows user will need....

Where Are Native Windows 11 Wallpapers Stored? If you use the personalization function of Windows 11 to choose a theme, you don’t get to pick between the different native wallpapers freely. Instead, they are tied to particular themes. The good news is that Windows 11 stores its wallpapers in an openly accessible location. So you can just pick the one you want. It also means you can easily copy them for use on other devices, such as a Windows 10 computer or a smartphone....

Your Windows PC usually gets stuck at the “Restarting” screen when system or other activity—such as Windows Update—interferes with the restart process. Luckily, fixing a Windows computer stuck while restarting is usually pretty straightforward. On rare occasions, though, Windows can get caught in a vicious restart loop, which requires advanced troubleshooting. Try These Three Fixes First Run through the three fixes below to fix a Windows PC stuck restarting. If none work, move on to the rest of the suggestions and solutions in this troubleshooting guide....

What are the reasons for YouTube not working? In this article we’ll explore over 15 things you can try when you find that YouTube just isn’t working right. At least one of these tips should fix your issue. Is YouTube Down? If you can’t even get to the YouTube website, there could be a potential problem with the site itself. This is always the first thing you should check. Because if there is a problem with YouTube, it’s likely impacting many thousands of users across the globe....

If you’re using a desktop computer then there really is no reason not to install the Google Drive desktop components. If you still need convincing, these are the best reasons according to us why you should give Google Drive Desktop a chance. What Is Google Drive “Desktop”? There isn’t actually a specific product called Google Drive “Desktop”. Rather, there are several methods you can use to get Google Drive to work without an active internet connection....

However, in fringe cases where you’re trying to format a document to be wider than it is tall, Google Docs has got you covered. Whether you’re creating a presentation slide, poster, or anything of the like, setting up your document this way is a matter of just a few clicks. How to Use Landscape Orientation in Google Docs To get started formatting your document in landscape orientation, click on the File menu option and then Page setup… on the expanded menu....

As long as you have an Internet connection, you can perform tasks on your machine as if you were sitting in front of it – all while being thousands of miles away from it. Chrome Remote Desktop is a pretty good tool to use to enable remote connections to your computer. It’s easy to set up, requires minimal resources, and works with major operating systems available. How To Set Up Chrome Remote Desktop Chrome Remote Desktop requires a bit of a configuration before you can start using it on your computers....

For non-enterprise Windows 7 imaging, which will work with all versions of Windows 7, you can use a program called RTse7enLite. The program is available as freeware. Update: RTse7enLite is no longer available from the developer’s website. You can still download it from other sites like MajorGeeks, but it might include bundled crapware. We’ll update this article in the future with a better way to create a custom image. Lately, Windows 8 has been covered quite a bit by many of the tech blogs, but it is still yet to be officially released, and as far as enterprise and IT, many businesses may stick with Windows 7....

There are a number of causes that could be behind this issue, from missing permissions to outdated hardware. If you’re trying to fix a broken Discord screen share on your PC or mobile device, you’ll need to follow the steps below to resolve the issue. Add Applications to Your Discord Profile If you’re trying to share your Discord screen as you’re playing a game or running software in the desktop app (but not through the website), you may need to add it to your Discord profile....

We already know that SSDs are generally superior to HDDs, so let’s focus on comparing eMMC vs SSDs and the strengths and weaknesses of both. What Is SSD? In case you’re not aware, a solid-state drive is an all-electronic long-term data storage component. The simplest explanation of solid-state is that there are no moving parts. More technically speaking, solid-state means electronics that use semiconductors. No moving parts mean no friction so less wear and tear....

However, right now Ubuntu and Fedora Linux are two of the most popular options for desktop operating systems based on the Linux kernel. The question is which one is best for you? Fedora Vs. Ubuntu: Different Branches on the Family Tree The biggest fundamental difference between Fedora and Ubuntu are the branches of the Unix tree they descend from. Fedora comes from Red Hat Linux. Hence the hat-related name. Ubuntu comes from Debian, an extremely popular branch of Linux that’s been released in various desktop-focused distributions....